Perhaps I/WE May help you..
Almost two years ago, this particular post [Perhaps i/we may help you ] was made and it really took off and had a life of its own.
Two days ago, one troubled soul,or should i now say, once troubled soul..by the nick of Unhappy actually left me a message..letting us know that she has gotten better and nicknamed herself “HAPPY” instead of the former “Unhappy” now..It is immensely gratifying to know this and kudos to all the uncle and aunty agonies who chipped in to solve various dilemas or simply just providing a listening ear..It was a fantastic effort,my dear friends…..
Perhaps its time to open up this post again..so that
we can know if those who were once troubled, are you better now?
The uncle and aunty agonies, how are you faring now?
Or simply,
if you need a listening ear and has got no one ..you could just blah it all out here and
Perhaps.. I / we …may help you.
By the way, there are some guys that i am suppose to buy you lunch for making a good guess. Now that i am back shall we do that? However, i seem to have misplaced your numbers so can you guys please revert here with your number so that i can contact you guys? Cheers!
on April 12th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
I didn’t use to like you but now I think you’ve changed quite a bit, from the arrogant celebrity to a humble man. Thanks for sharing your spiritual experience with us from the places you’ve been. Wish you well.
on April 13th, 2009 at 1:39 am
dear j, i think i like myself better now too….
and also,
to Gin wu, got your message liao and will call you when i get hold of all or most of the guys and will set up a date to meet and eat!
on April 13th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Hi Bryan,
my mobile number is Please sms me instead of calling, like what you did the previous time last year.
I also may have a logistical favour need to ask from you, which is – can you remember the domino thingie done at SPH Channel U Launch years ago?
You see, I am tasked to plan the official launch of SHINE Youth Festival 2009 scheduled on 27 June. Looking at the possibility of doing it at Civic Plaza, Ngee Ann City. Some of us have thought of using the idea of domino to launch the event.
See if you can help me, or ask Michelle Chia or whoever you know.. for the contact of the domino provider. If this is not possible, it is okay.
I was quite amazed at how you guys managed to pull off such a great domino programme segment @ IMM at the SPH Channel U Launch. Recalling that show segment, some of us felt that it was really cool!~
Alan
on April 13th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Congrats to “HAPPY” whose life have changed for the better.
As for me, I think I’ve been stuck between the yin & yang crossroads for few years now.
Took me years to realize that my so-called friends treat me like a doormat, a backup person to contact when they are in need.
Worst when the person whom I’ve regarded as my best friend for more than 10 years turns out to be a monster, so to speak.
Seriously, who can really be trusted these days?
Being betrayed by people you trust is the worst thing that I’ve gone through.
Anyway, Mum & I miss you being on TV.
I think Mum’s accustomed to see you 4-5 times a week (lol)
Regards~
on April 13th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
hey can i ask u some question tt i aways wondering about???
tt isiz a wrong thing tt buddiest convert to christian??
i use to be come a buddiest but i have converted to become a christianallty
and now i face persecution at home??? so i might nid your help in this
and do our parents really loves us?? cusz they use to look down on me and saying thoes hurtfull things to me i cant stand it anymore man what els can i do to let them by not lookin down on me and saying thoes hurtfull things and stuff i noe tt my studies are not so good as my both brothers but i have the talant in music and stuff but they seem not to be suportive ahh i cant stand it anymore=(
on April 13th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
dear AtelierGal,
actually there is a saying in chinese 日久见人心.. Even though they turn out to be a dissappointment, take comfort in the fact that you are not the only “Lucky” one to have the pleasure of meeting these kind of a people..me too have my fair share of people like this. Actually, in retrospect, be glad that they reared their ugly head now then later, what a waste of time for us if they were to fool us for a longer period, isn’t?
However, do not despair and not trust anyone and be hugely cynical..There are still nice people out there who acts with a kind heart who is able to offer true and selfless friendship.Don’t give up on the world yet,the best is yet to come!
To =(,
Do not doubt the love that your parents have for you..perhaps your conversion at this point does not sit well with them as in a certain way, perhaps they felt that you are not following a path led by them..give them a while and perhaps at this time, you could practice your new found religion quietly rather than rave about it.. parents sometimes do make comparisons between kids as, well, they are only humans too.. just like you and me, we do make comparisons of stuffs, whether its right or wrong, we still do it..Being judgemental seemed to be one unfavourable trait of mankind and i guess, rather then to go head on with what they say, take the higher path of just letting it be and not take all hurtful words to heart..
on April 13th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
to alan and leeyan,
got your message liao and will call you guys asap once the date is set..
on April 13th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
to alan,
will try and find out the contact for you.. will take a bit of a time though..
on April 13th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Bryan, I’m sure you know the story of the 3 Little Pigs.
So I’m the one pig building houses, only to have them blown down by wolves over and over again. Its not gonna be easy for me to trust anyone anymore, no matter how ’sincere’ they may present to me.
Being treated like a doormat by everyone I know, I don’t do that to my friends. But why do that to me? I know people who treat their friends like crap, but those people don’t seem to mind. Its weird how things work out like that… How do these people sleep at night?!
Maybe I was such a bad person in my past life, so I have to suffer the consequence in present life. Oh, I believe in reincarnation lol
Enough rambling.
on April 13th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
My dear AtelierGal,
ah… time will heal and perhaps in time to come you will learn to trust again. I believe in Karma too…:)
on April 13th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Perhaps so *fingers crossed*
I’ve already dropped all contacts with those ‘people’ already.
It’s a good start, IMO.
Seriously, I’m kinda glad to learn these valuable lessons.
It makes one stronger, right?
BTW, the pix reminds me of Sun Yat-Sen, though Winston Chao looks more 帅~
Oops! σ(^。^;
PS: Mum says “Hello Boom Beep Beep”
on April 13th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Hi Bryan,
It has been quite some time since I leave a comment here.
Well, been busy with my own stuffs.
It’s very relaxing to read your blog here after a long and tired day.
Thank you for opening this post again,
allowing us to ‘blah’ out when we are troubled.
Take Care!
on April 13th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
dear fifi,
good to hear from you:} good that you have been busy and u take care too!
on April 13th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
hey bryan..
here’s my number .
been busy solving some complex issues at work.. challenging but mentally draining..
but I’m taking a break… end of this week… to japan!! yay… =)
hope u r doing well..
on April 13th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Hi, Bryan!
I’ll be having exams for these following days. Now, i’m feeling stressed with those notes. It’ll will be a tough and tension week for me. Well, I will try my best on it.
That’s all I wanna “blah” out here.
Take care!
on April 14th, 2009 at 11:41 am
I’m wondering why some people can be so sarcastic these days? I met this kind of person lately, wondering what’s in their mind, I really can’t read it! Sometimes, I just feel unpleasant with their existence.
on April 14th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Hey there!
I wonder if you still remember me… But anyways, I once posted my troubles the first time you opened this post. I posted my troubles and I’m glad that things have changed much better since then. I’ve always been the middleman, always trying to settle and. Talking to my mum, talking to my sis and yeah, it seem to work! Mum begin to look at sis from another angle and sis became more understanding towards mum. I’m much happier now. Thanks for your advice the other time.
Love,
Drey
on April 14th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
to AtelierGal,
it’s good you’ve made a start to changing the way things are that you arent happy with.
but don’t stop trusting people, no matter how many people have betrayed your trust, there are still people out there waiting and appreciating your trust to them.
on April 14th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
to =(
parents tend to make comparisons because they wan to see a better ‘you’. they have expectations and hope in you, though sometimes their remarks can be straightforward and hurtful, they may treat it like 激将法 to motivate you.
do your best, don stress yourself too much though.
let them see the talent, which i believe everyone has their own, you have in you.
on April 14th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Hi
I jus started browning yr blog lately & realise many interesting ppl here.
Hope one day i can share and get advise here when troubled…
on April 14th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Hi Bryan,
I aint sure if i can get your advice on some ID matters?
on April 14th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
spoitbabe,
lets hear it..
on April 14th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
here goes…. we bought this resale unit which was fully furnished (sans furniture). Living room is longish. Which type of sofa and TV console would you recommend for such deco? Thanks!
http://www.spore-properties.com/?p=375
on April 14th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
hi,
Was still wondering whether trust can be found in friendship… haV been hurt so many times, wondering am i such a kind person to be bully or i always dont hav the fate to meet real trusty friend.. dont reali like this feeling getting wat u put in return… Doesnt them feel anything for it, are they creatures or monster… Haiz, sometimes reali feeling despair to kanna meet them…. does this words forgive & forget reali help….. haizzzz…… sad..
on April 14th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
spoiltbabe,
hmm..the deco looks a mixture of zen plus lots of wood.. As there are already too much of wenge coloured built in fixtures, perhaps you should consider a solid coloured console, either piano white, black or ivory and as for the sofa, just a simple cream coloured two and a half seater,clean lines and no fuss kind, plus an ottoman, that would liven up the place quite a bit and the ottoman could also act as a coffee table when you place a tray on it..you could go to perhaps LUSH or Massimmo to find your sofa and console..
on April 14th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
dear Qiang boy,
haiz…can forgive but..difficult to forget lah…Kanna this kind of people then we suay lor..wat to do? cannot blame them totally because we were suckers first ma by falling in their trap. actually..lets put it this way, friendship is a very tangible thing..it is not like family, as we are linked with blood ties..with friendship, there are no blood linkage and all that exists is a mutual agreement to treat each other in the best way you could.Perhaps, their best is simply not good enough..Not everyone in this world is able to commit unconditionally..If its meant to be..it will be.Don’t haizzzz anymore lah, you will find a soulmate who will in turn reciprocates your efforts..have trust and faith and happy ending will prevail!!!!
on April 14th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
thanks bryan, that helps alot in our soucing of furniture, else we would be clueless of wat we should get.
As for the dining table, do you think that piano black top with steel legs would suit the theme? We were aiming for a barang barang solid wood 4-seater actually but it doesnt seem to blend with the rest.
on April 15th, 2009 at 1:04 am
I’m actually watching your prog DMW and for dun know what reason just switch on the com and search for your name. and this is where I end up to….
This topic really caught my attention… “sound so nice & warm” … Maybe I’m looking for people to help….. hahhahaah… Preparing for my last sem of exams after so long of studies (4.5 yrs of part time degree) Even now I’m jobless & Everyone say that the market is bad…. but I seems not very affected… in a way that I’m not rushing to find a job.. cos I want to finding myself 1st……
Want to find what i want & what i want to achieve… but seems lost…. I have a odd friend did suggest that i should go for a overseas loooooooonnnnnnnnnnngggggggg break.. maybe i can find something there…. but life still have to go on…. really need to consider and see how…… but deep inside wanted to find the answer……..
Thanks for your listening ears (eyes)…..
on April 15th, 2009 at 8:44 am
dear joe,
just to share some revelations i have had over the past year..after travelling to all the various places, i felt that, if i could turn back the clock, and if at that time i am able to afford it, i would have gone backpacking around the globe right after army..as then, i am still young and able to afford a few years off just to enrich myself and explore the world,at the same time, getting to know myself more and figure out wat i want in life…sometims you just need to take the leap of faith and you will find the right path for yourself:)
on April 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Reali veri hard to forget, for till nw i still holding on to the memories when we are together… Always trying to keep myself busy to stop tinking of it…. but reali hope wat you hav said will cums true for me, to able find a soulmate who will in turn reciprocates my efforts..& nt betraying, making use of me….
Though my circle of friends is small, i still find myself lucky to hav known you & sister “K”… To me, i reali appreciate every small gestures that both of you hav given me.. This can be something that nt even a best friend can give to me sometimes….
Appreciate… In my bottom of my heart…. Reali…. Take care…
on April 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
hi,
having a prob now…
she’s a very best friend of mine. whenever she has problems, whenever she’s down, she would call me and talk to me. no matter how busy i am, i would put down all my work, listen to her problems, try to find a solution to her prob. But when i approached her whenever i feel troubled, sometimes she will give me all kind of excuses, asking me not to disturb her from her work. I expect her to comfort me when i am sad, but end up scolded by her for causing so much trouble. Sometimes I feel so disappointed. She is my best friend. She used to be a kind girl, but now she has changed. I’ve always tried to be good to everyone around me, but what i get in return are those hurtful words. Sad~
on April 15th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
That is wat I wish too…. Life is really short…. After working for sometime, now being jobless jus to concentrate the last sem of the course…. so it should be a good time to really think of what I want… and not working and working till the life ends…..
But life is never a smooth path… If it is then it will not be fun.. Everytime when you reach a junction, there sure to have things that will hold you back.. be it family, $ or whatever……
As my exams are coming, more & more people are asking me have i been looking for job, which I really dun know how to answer… cos i really dun know & I dun want to explain to ppl on what I am thinking….. especially at this times, at this market and this economic…….
Tot of going into ID cos I like and enjoy to see very warm and confortable home.. cos I think no matter who you are…. You still a home.. not jus a house…. But too bad it is not what I’m studying for degree… ( that’s life) Is it a must to have some certification, dip or degree, in ID in order to work in this area? Maybe I should look out opportunity in this area….
on April 15th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
dear fifi,
you see, we all make the same mistake of assuming that just because we are nice to people, they should by right reciprocate in the same manner..However, we are not them and vice versa..perhaps she has no probem with not helping you to deal with your problem and she definitely has noproblem seeking your help when she needs it. How clear is that ? perhaps its time to look at the hard facts and face the music..Are you a good judge of character? Is this what you want out of friendship? Guess you know the answer.Not that i am saying she is bad..well, she is not.She is who she is and if you really want someone like this to be a friend, then accept her for what she is.If you don’t think she fits into what you need in a friendship, you walk.:)
on April 15th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
dear joe,
if no degree or whatsoever, then you must have the flair..sometimes that is simply enough..look on the bright side, at least you have something else to fall back on..
on April 16th, 2009 at 2:20 am
where shud i start to blahh?
work-tough, 1person work 4person stuff & still surviving cos de colleagues are nice/benefits aint bad.
lovelife-in r/ship for 9yrs & still counting
family-love my dad,mum&bro
friends-never failed to have gd friends ard, mostly pri/sec sch & still in close contact.
sometime things turn out too good, & u start to worry as well.
i am a contented hazelnut…
on April 16th, 2009 at 6:33 am
Hi Joe,
Bryan has said something already.
In addition, what I would like to say is that sometimes, all it takes is some guts and passion to go into what you are interested and would like to venture into.
Very often, I personally feel that when one is doing something he is passionate about and best still, having some flair in it, he usually would not get too bad results. Even though if he fails, he will still find courage, take time to reflect upon his mistakes made, re-strategise and work on it again until it works. =)
Yes, times are bad now..but I still feel that you should feel positive. There are still opportunities in a crisis. I don’t know how old you are…well…a good time now to really ask yourself this question again – what you want to do this lifetime?
on April 16th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
we are best friends for so many years and we know each other very well. if i choose to walk out, i think it’ll be tough. sometimes she’s very good to me, but sometimes it’s the other way round. if i accept her for what she is, i think i’ll be the one who feel the pain. whenever i’ve decided to leave her alone, she came back to me, ask me to give her advice and listen to her prob. i think i’m quite soft hearted. arrghh….. confusing.. perhaps i should try to talk to her. will this work?
on April 16th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
to fifi,
it’s nice of u to be nice to everyone around you, though not all would reciprocate the kindness, but your kindness is a form of help to them when they needed it. you are part of their what pieced up everything to make their life go on… how many people have the chance to be part of someone’s life?
as long as you continue to do what you think you should, more people will benefit from your kindness, and i’m sure that will mend or even overthrow the amount of hurt u received from some.
on April 16th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
hey bryan,
i know u have a great skin, as from what i seen in the ‘pai pai zhan cha cha kan’. I was wondering if you could share which skin care centres do you usually visit? lots of thanks!!!
Mon =)
on April 16th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
dear mon,
my” skin doctor” is Dr Georgia Lee of TLC in Holland V,who takes good care of my face:) as for my skin care products, like to moisturise and cleanse i use clinique..hope that answers your question..
on April 16th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
am i one of the them who will get free lunch? haha. i think so
anyway, this is my number
it’s good to know that you are having a great time, enjoying your life.
by the way, i’m the one who commented on your photos in flickr.
cheers,
weiz
on April 16th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
when is the makan session? can i join?
on April 17th, 2009 at 12:31 am
Hi,
many people said schooling is way better than working and we should cherish it. Schooling may be easy but getting good grades is not easy. I’m currently having exams and during this period of time, i started to wonder if i’ve made the correct choice of choosing this course. I thought i like this course but i can’t seem to do well for it. I sat for 2 papers already and after each paper, i’m like feeling more and more demoralized. I can already predict i will flunk this 2 papers….I begin to ask myself if i should just give up or continue and get a lousy degree at the end . If i give up then i will be wasting my parents money and if i don’t give up and get a lousy degree at the end, wouldn’t i be wasting even more of my parents money? I know i should just focus on the present and try my best for exams but i can’t help thinking about the future and if i’ve really made the right choice…
thanks for listening.
on April 17th, 2009 at 12:35 am
this is my first time here and this entry caught my attention…
I’m pretty amazed that people from all walks of life are here to share their problems here. It’s a heart-warming scene to see ppl helping each other.
let me share part of my problem here…hope i’m not so much of a burden=)
I’ve just graduated from a jc and now I’m waiting for my admission to local university. I got approximately 8 months to think about my life in the future and a lot of thoughts went through my mind. Went through 12 years of education, I’ve gained a lot indeed. However, I felt there’s some emptiness in my life.
In this short span of my life I had, money always seems to be the most impt element in life. Relatives fought over money, relationships turned stale. Without money, it seems like one can’t achieve anything. I have a friend who wanted to be a vet, but her parents gave her a blast when she told them her ambition. Simply because there’s no prospect (that’s what they thought) and they have to spend a bomb to send her overseas to study veterinary science. They wanted to force her into business courses.
I have another teacher. I sought him for advice because I’m at loss of what to do. He studied civil engineering, and he told me studying pure sciences like biological sci or chemistry has no prospects: engineering is better. So, I asked him why he became a teacher, is it because of passion? He told me that because teaching offers a lower but more stable income than engineering.
It seems to me that “money over passion” is the motto for some ppl. I’m still so lost in my life, even though I knew what I loved to do. My family seems to be thinking the same way as others too. Sighs. I’m losing my fort…
on April 17th, 2009 at 2:08 am
Hi Bryan..
Somehow at times, it would be good to pour out how you feel etc..however it doesn’t help much as no one can help us but ourselves. We have to help ourselves instead.Currently working and studying part- time at the same time.wondering how much longer can I endure as I work on sat as well.So I am only left with sunday to rest and study. It’s tiring. It’s worth it once I get the cert. Time management is impt.So far managing well but Is hard for me to focus when I study for exams.i am taking biz courses so there are alot of theory. I am finding ways to improve. Can you give me advice? thanks
on April 17th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
thanks bryan!
thanks to leeyan too!
thanks for the advices given, appreciate it a lot.
guess i know what i should do.
Take Care!
on April 19th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Bryan Ge,
Been a fan of yours for years. I can see you’ve mellowed down quite a bit recently, and it takes some getting used to, but I do like this you. =) Anyway, continue working hard and we all hope to see more of you on TV soon.
I’ve been fortunate enough to have people around me who willingly listen to me everytime I run into problems. Although I have to admit, these people tend to change regarding the problems that I face and who can help me better, so much so that sometimes I just wish to know who is my best friend, the one friend whom will stick by me throughout everything, like I will for her/him.
Anyways, take care. =)
Pet
on April 19th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
to nobodyja,
Like you, I’m also currently awaiting for admission into local university, so I’m probably not in any position to offer you advice. But I’ll just let you know what I think.
Inevitably, money is important in our lives, and we all know that, its just the harsh reality of this world. And like the many people around you, my choice of course in university has been affected partly by money. Ok. I’m going to study accounting and finance in university. Well… In fact, I would like to study psychology. Despite my choice of course, I must say though that I actually view happiness and/or following one’s passion as being higher than making money.
But anyway, I just want to say that pursue whatever your passion lies in. Go after your dream if its possible. I know I’m not a good example because I’m not going to be studying psychology, but that’s kind of also because I can’t see myself as a psychologist in the long-run. So… I’m doing something more “down-to-earth”.
I hope I helped in some way…
Take care.
Pet
on April 20th, 2009 at 3:37 am
hi bryan & all!
just wanna share a little something..
a dear friend of mine went to heaven almost a year ago..
(it was a sudden death.. moreover.. he was in foreign lands)
simply thinking about him hurts.. even until today.. even when i wrote this..
but there’s nothing we could do to get him back ever again..
this is when we suddenly realised that NOT all wishes CAN come true..
therefore.. just wanna remind everyone out there..
we always knw that we have to treasure life &
heard many stories on how short life can be..
we listen we understand..
but we sometimes dont DO IT..
Appreciate even the smallest thing in life..
Welcome all challenges as it will groom u to be a better person..
“ALL THINGS IN LIFE HAPPENS FOR A REASON..u juz need time to see thru it”
this was the phrase that kept me moving thru the toughest times of my life..
I hope this could also motivate some people out there who thihnks that that life is unfair to them, who thinks that they can never stand up again..
PS: Instead of wishing hard for my friend to come back alive..
we wished that he is much happier looking after us high above the clouds,
together with the angels..
Ultimately.. wishes DO come true.. depending on how u view it…
& also..
my friend came & left to make us all grow stronger & see life from different viewpoints.. therefore we cant let him down & be defeated by his challenge =”)
on April 20th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Hi Bryan,
my hubby & i absolutely love ur travelogue show on Tuesdays!!! =)
Absolutely different & not e usually commercial travelogue.
We loved e scenic & “watch-e world-pass-by” feel =)
Need ur help though – how do we get to Hydra from Singapore???
Have tried ASA website but not much help
Pls tell us exactly how to get there.
Much Thks! =)
on April 20th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
dear serene,
easiest way- call uob travels and all is settled.However, if you like to diy, get a air ticket to athens, from there, go to the port by a bus/car, get on the ferry to hydra..Think it is called dolphin or something.However, go online to find yourself accomodation in Hydra first..quite a couple of boutique hotels there..v nice:)
on April 20th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
dear s,
actually been in your shoes before..i choose to forgo the degree that i deemed useless and got to work immediately after army.In retrospect, i would have done it differently though..having a degree, in many ways, does help especially it is something that you could fall back on.. however, if it is really not your cup of tea, have a good talk with your parents..afterall, they are paying for it ya..
on April 20th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
dear weiweigal,
my only advise is well, press on..with the mind is willing, thy body will follow!!!
on April 20th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
dear nobodyja,
unfortunately, in many ways, money does make the world go round. perhaps at this point of time, you have yet to go out to work and to support family..you might still have the wonderful notion that life is not all about money and why should money affect our life in such a big way???? The fact is, sigh, we do need it..at times, rather desperately, just to have a life or to enjoy some form of life..people do fall out over money, that is because perhaps the money they were looking at really is needed to solve some problems or simply, their means of passing another day/week.. i do yearn for a world where money is not everything but …
on April 23rd, 2009 at 5:14 am
Hello Bryan and everyone!
Bryan – I need you to do me another favour..that is to also find out for me the contact of that domino expert of whom was engaged for the domino segment @ IMM Jurong in the SPH Channel U Launch show.
I and my team seriously need a domino expert for consultation and advice.
We will draft a plan B in the meantime ..in the event should this domino idea becomes not possible to implement for our SHINE youth launch on 27 June.
需要你和大家各位的帮忙！拜托了！
My programme committee team knows that I’m seeking help from you.
Yes, I will also go find these contacts myself at the same time..while awaiting outcome from you.
If you or anyone out there can help us..and if it becomes a success, I believe the whole entire organising committee will be grateful.
Thanks.
on April 23rd, 2009 at 10:39 am
dear bryan,
thank you for sharing! =)
on April 23rd, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Hi Bryan
I happened to pop by ur blog today, and this is the 1st comment here.
This post of urs, i believe will do many out there who’s troubled & unable to find a source to let it out. Thanks!
Since i’m here, i tot i can leave one of my main troubles (r/s) here, and it’s been hell for me to go thru it.
P.s. Pardon me if this comment is very long, i try to keep it short!
On X’mas Eve in 2007, a journey named “milehigh” was created by me & JT. We broke up sometime back last Aug, and soon i got myself into a depression state. Though it’s not a long journey, but it’s all the actions he did to reassure me of my insecurities. Till today, i still love him, and i’d decided to wait for him 2 yrs ever since the very day he left me. BUT given his personalities, i know he won’t turn back, he’s a guy when his decisions are finalized, he won’t relent no matter what.
I know no matter how much wait i’ve for him, it will be a wasted wait. Friends been asking me to move on, but well, i’m trying to. BUT words are easier said than done. Should i continue to wait for him as my heart tells me to? Is it past karma that i’ve to go thru all these shits?!
Age gap wasn’t much to a concern to me, though being 8 years older than me.
Btw, love all the pictures you posted, if there’s a chance to, i really do hope to be backpacking around the globe to explore the world outside & take a breather out from the place where i belong. And hopefully, in practice of what i preach “To live life to the fullest!”
Alrights.. Shall cya this Sat during the Vesak event at Taka!
on April 23rd, 2009 at 5:22 pm
dear silly,
ah..we are all romantics at heart..wonder if you have read your own post here:) actually, you know the answer too well.. however, one always gives in to that tiny little flicker of hope that resides in all of us and even though we know too well that nothing good is gonna come out of it, we still pursue it as if the success rate is very high..
It is a complete irony if i were to say live life to the fullest yet i dissuade you to pursue this impossible reunion of “milehigh”.. yet, i feel that life is too short to waste it on something that we know darn well to be unrequited.However, if you feel happy and gratified to wait for this love then i say wait on.. BUT, let me stress one thing, that is, no one can relieve you of your insecurities, they could only lessen it by sharing the burden and hiding them, it is only through yourself that you can conquer all adversities and emerge victorious!
One solution: tune in to this programme “The Biggest Loser” on hallmark channel from mon to fri 7pm.Not that i am telling you to lose weight(i don even know how you look like:) ) Watch how the contestant fight for their lives to lose the excess weight, learn from their strength and determination and feel their joy when they succeed.You will benefit alot from it N SOON YOU WILL KNOW THIS SAYING “MIND OVER BODY/MATTERS!”
on April 23rd, 2009 at 11:33 pm
hi bryan,
This is the first time i drop by your blog. It is very nice of you to be listening to the problems of all the blogger and offer comforting advice to us. it is realli very 难得。
and it is also very enious that you can go to all the places in your travelogue. hope i can save enuf money to backpack too. All the best to you for the Star Awards (”,).
on April 24th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Hi Bryan,
Good day to you! Glad to see that you have continue the good work. ‘Depressed’, hope to hear from you.
on April 25th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Thanks Pet! I really appreciate your feedbacks! It gave me some things to ponder on… I hope you will find your happiness in the future! =)
Thanks to Bryan too! Somehow I know money is impt…to further my education(Btw, Im already working;)) But I still believe money can be the root of evils too…Money can buy material wealth so that one can enjoy, but money may not be able to buy true inner happiness. Somehow some ppl are blinded by the wealth, maybe there are still things worth pursuing for. But I guess this world is realistic and I’m the idealistic kind…well..haha. It’s nice of you to give your sincere comment abt my problem. I’m really thankful for that. Btw, I really enjoyed your show “WANTED DESTINATION”. Maybe I could go backpacking next time…but more money first!
on April 28th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
there’s one reader in this week’s i weekly who commended on this thread… shows that this is not only appreciated by those who are in need of help, also by those who saw your kind effort in sharing with and helping people
bryan perhaps u could consider moving the thread to the first page of the blog every now and then (when it has been replaced by newer entries) so that new readers wouldn’t miss it?
on April 28th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
dear myfanwy,
thank you for your suggestion and hey presto, it is now forever at the top right hand corner!!!! well..at least forever, till the day i learn how to remove it from there la:)))
on April 28th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Bryan, tot of saying “Congrats” to u for being part of the Top 10. Jia U! From the short encounter with you, I think that you are really a knowledgeable person and surely knows how to lighten the mood. Oh yes, thanks for teaching me how to eat Bak Chor Mee (Sua)!
on April 29th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
hi bryan,i came acorss this page of ur blog when im readin i-weekly.some reader wrote in & “promote” abt this & praising you.
actually i ve a question to ask you. recently,i realise some of my friends are speakin ill of me & saying things to hurt & malign me thru my friend’s blog.but they are using nicknames so i dunno who are they.(im sure they are my friends cos they spilled out my darkest secret.or mayb friend of friends?)how can i check out whu are they?cos i checked ip address but its not accurate at all.can you help? thanks.
on April 29th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Hello Bryan,
CONGRATULATIONS for getting into the Top 10 of the Star Awards. So happy for you. You really deserve it!
I will continue to give you my support
Cheers!
on April 29th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
dear iimnoturdoll,
unfortunately, i am not really very much internet savy:( perhaps, anyone out there able to solve this problem or at least a way to check this out?
on May 2nd, 2009 at 12:15 am
its ok den.thx for the reply anw. appreciated.
congrats to u fer getthin in top 10.
on May 3rd, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Hi Brian,
Paiseh, I don’t know where to post this.
I noticed some of those photos under Drama & Variety have disappeared.
Hope you had a good super long weekend.
~protonX
on May 10th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Hi Bryan,
This is the first time i visited your blog. Juz tot of saying “Congrats” to u for being part of the Top 10. Jia you!
Actually i have some question with regards to interior design to check out with u.
Recently juz bought a resale flat and need to reno. Have always been have impressed with your interior design ideas. Therefore thought of asking you to help. Do let me know.
Cheers.
on May 11th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Hi! Bryan
I believe you must be busy that you overlooked my message sent on 22 April 2009 as I saw that most of the messages sent had been answered except mine…
I tried to find out from the travel agency counter staff for more information but was not succesful so I thought you can help me…
Last but not least, CONGRATULATIONS to you on your achievement during the recent Stars Award!!
Boyi
Boyi
on May 11th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
dear boyi,
was trying to find out the answer too but in vain…perhaps if you could try asking the staff again because on my side no reponse yet wor..
on May 12th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Hi Bryan
Good jon for your Destination Most Wanted! My friend & I like this program very much… some soul searching dialogues , some nice sceneries, pics…
Btw, my mum & I will be joining the Switzerland trip in Jun. So see you then. Take care.
Regards
susan
on May 13th, 2009 at 9:36 am
dear Jeanne,
it is so difficult to seek a balance in life isn’t? sometimes we face the dilema between reaching for our dreams or having enough to live on.. I think you know the whats not behind production..the long hours, the stress but also, the eventual fulfilment when you hard work goes into print on film:) Dreams are important, but money is essential to keep us alive and well( not to mention we need the dough to support our family)..My best advise to you at this moment would be hows about staying on your current job, which pays quite well ya, save up as much as you can for as long as you could till the recession is over, and when the time comes when economy is much better, you take a chance on fulfilling your dream!In the meantime, perhaps you want me to introduce a group of people whose dedication to this line is immense? perhaps you could do some freelance work with them, thus satisfying your desires yet you have your job which satisfies your needs?? At the end of the day, you will find working in a line that interests you makes you happier but, it may not be a path that is widely accepted by others..but, perhaps one day you will end up just working for the sake of money but i think that will be quite a while later.So, the bottomline is, since you are still young, reach for the stars if you could, and live a life with no regrets:)
on May 13th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
dear bryan,
thank you so much for replying. i’m really touched
sometimes i’m so lost and really dont know whether i’m being 执著，任性or just plain 天真。your advice has helped loads. now i think i have a clearer idea of how i can move forward. i will save up till the time is right, and then take a chance on fulfilling my dream again. i will not give up my dream, just put it on hold at the moment and gain experience in other areas for the time being. i believe that everything is interlinked and one thing leads on to another, so perhaps one day, these skills and experience that i have acquired today may come in useful =) and yes pls, i would greatly appreciate if you could introduce me to some people who share the same dedication and passion. i know that i lack the experience and knowledge, and that i have failed once, but still i would really like to give it another go, to learn from past mistakes, and to try much harder this time round. like u said, i wanna live a life with no regrets =)
PS: sorry! i pressed the ’submit comment’ by accident previously =S
on May 16th, 2009 at 12:04 am
hi bryan..
im a fan of u..!! been watchin ur shows since i was young..
ive been havin troubles and wud lyk to find sum1 to tok to..
i have no idea why, but i oways hav a feelin of bein isolated and left out..
im not popular amongst my classmates in secondary sku..
and im feelin real bad and sad bout this..
it’s not tat i lyk popularity, but sumtimes i cant help but wonder whether dere’s sumtinkx wrong wif me, tat people are ignoring me as if im invicible..
i don lyk this kind of feeling..
now tat im in poly, the same feeling is stil here..
i cant seem to be able to get rid of the feeling and thoughts tat dere’s sumtinkx wrong wif me..
i hav frens, reali..
but now we are all in different polys..
in fact, im oso feeling down cos im unable to get into my desired JC..
now tat my frens ans i are in different polys, i don reali hav people hu are close to me..
i feel awkward.. i dono wad i shud do..
i reali hope to be able to get rid of the feeling of being ‘ignored’ and ‘left out’..
but… i dono why i cant..
i’ve tried it b4..
it didnt reali succeed..
i wud appreciate it if u wud be able to gime sum suggestions on wad i shud do..
thank you..!!..
on May 17th, 2009 at 8:38 am
eileen,
maybe sub consciously you have errected a wall so high around you that no one is able to penetrate through.Most often than not,people are able to feel the “wall” thus finding it hard to approach you.. the fact that you have felt this since secondary school might result in you feeling the negative vibes:( You have to learn to let go and not dwell too much into the fact that none of your kakis are with you in your present poly..all in all, if you were to lump all the negative factors together and lament over it and grieve over it, you will not be able to step out of your misery and it will continue to result in you sending negative vibes to ppl around you and thus, ppl will continue to ignore you…let go..embrace the new chapter of your life..learn to smile and take delight in little things..make the first approach..it might just work.
on May 18th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
hello lu jiang, i’ve been following your blog now and then ever since a good friend of mine listed your blog as her favourites…
love the pictures as well as the thoughts… definitely felt that things or rather your thoughts have changed since before and after your trip… mmm… actually i think your change or growth started since the time you did the design show and then started your own company… mmm… not sure if i’m right and who cares if i’m wrong… so long as you are contended now – that ’s most important.
i see that a lot of folks here share their stories, troubles etc, very rare indeed and even more rare that i see how truely concerned you are over each post.
the other person whom i see responded to each and every post too is Tommy (http://thisisnaive.com/), a very down to earth girl who loves beautiful things… don’t we all.
the title of this post sounds so tempting that i had to write…
i’m also a troubled person by things i felt i can’t do much about but hey people around you always say its you who do not wish to change things, not that you can’t… so anyways, just listing some stuff that troubles me and thanks for the listening ear:
- a few incidents throughout the years made my family especially my dad not to trust me in relationships… thinks i’m perfectly naive and for trusting a person so easily… sigh… you won’t believe it but daddy is still opening my letters to-date and unhappy if i come home late or stay over at friends place
i’m now in my early thirties…
- in a new relationship now though it seems that because the situation has change in the sense that i am the one liking the person first versus they liking me first…
it was harder for me since i’m still not so so sure if i am his ‘girlfriend’ or not… although according to good friends, it seems that i am… god i hate this kind of uncertainty… and by the way, i did asked him hor… well we’ll see how…
was already proud that i declared my ‘likes’ to him for the first time of my life to anyone although admittedly i was a bit high then which i guess accounts for the burst of courage…
seems that i need to learn to be more proactive in this relationship to sustain it versus being super reactive before.
- was also previously trapped in the thinking that he prefers another friend versus me because of the ’signs’ and ‘tales’ i saw and heard… after clarifying it out together, it was clearer that i was the one who thinks too much when it was told to me that he can’t help it if someone likes him but he can certainly help it for not liking the person. so there, it finally hit me and gave him credit for that… took me a few days to finally ‘get’ it… :S
otherwise i’ll be trapped in jealousy and thinking that hey maybe i should give both of them a chance if they like each other better. which i did actually and it wasn’t a nice scene at the beginning i can tell you… the negatives at work in me i guess…
i hope with me being a better communicator, a more proactive person, a more caring person will keep this relationship going better.
wish me luck!
on May 18th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
dearest xing xing
millions of luck to you:) hope this is THE guy! One piece of advise: Always hear it from the horses mouth before you jump to any conclusion..if there’s a need to, ask.Better than trying to conjure up stuffs in your mind:}
on May 18th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
dear bryan,
thx for replyin..
hmms, mayb i shud reali try to find the wall i errected and knock it down..
especially when there are some frens beside me tryin to penetrate thru the wall..
thx for ur advice..
hope tat the nex time i post on this blog wil be good news..!!
anw, im lookin forward to home decor 4..!!
lyk ur shows soo much!!
on May 21st, 2009 at 11:58 am
hi bryan, thanks for the advice, trying trying to talk it out versus keeping it in the mind and imagine too much… hehe
somehow woman’s brain is done up in such a way that we can’t stop thinking too much even if we have no wish to… sigh…
thanks for the wish.
i wish u the best too!
xoxo
on May 23rd, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Hi Bryan,
Thks for replying ;P
Have been realli bz & didn’t log in till now.
Will plan & save for Hydra trip
on May 24th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Hi Bryan,
This is the first time,I drop by your blog..Nobody chat with hearing friends. I loves to take photos with some actor/actress but hardly to tell anyone.I have problem with my parents. My parents can’t allow me to go home late cos they were very worried. But i already be independent adult.Am I right?
Mutewoman
on May 24th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
hi,
i would like to ask if you happen to know where can i get the lips design sofa? i cant seem to find it anywhere.
cheers!
on May 24th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
dear joann,
oh dear..this i know not of..have you tried the furniture mall or imm?
on May 24th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
dear mutewoman,
eh..as you wrote , this is the first time you dropped in and with limited info about u, i can’t judge if you arr an independent adult wor..but one thing for sure, all parents worry about their children..its only natural:)
on May 27th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Hi Bryan,
Thanks for advised me about it.Ya,u’re right! I understand about my parents loves me so much. I likes to watch u abt Destination(many different country). I loves to take many photos any other country. I went to Taipei,HongKong and Western of Australia(Perth) with my relatives or my friends.
on June 1st, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Hi Bryan,
I watched a few of your hosting programs with Mark Lee and I must say that they are nice in a way that they being scripted. It makes one feel homely and comfortable for Singaporeans to watch. If it weren’t too much of trouble I like to contact 2 of the house owners you done a makeover for. Hopefully u will be able to provide some form of assistance
on June 1st, 2009 at 6:16 pm
don’t think i am much of a help as i am not in contact with them..sorry..
on June 3rd, 2009 at 1:09 pm
helo Bryan,
Recently, i am feeling very lost because i am given an opportunity to study oversea after my “O” level. I loves studying as i find it fun gaining more knowledge. Studying at oversea is my dream since young but now i had the dream fulfilled .. but i am feeling very upset to leave my loves one , probably, i am a mummy’s girl. I am a n.a students but all the well i have perfect results . I got either first or second in the entire cochort since sec1 to 4. I am that type of student which i cant have stress. Studying in singapore , i will definitely undergo lots of pressure and stress either when i enter Jcs or poly. However, i heard that studying in Australia is less pressurized. I feel very lost and confuse. As a fan of urs, can u guide me ??
on June 4th, 2009 at 3:24 am
hello Lost,
i studied in an australian university for two years, so i’m gonna share some of my experience with you and hopefully it’ll be a bit of help.
in terms of study pressure in australia (i mean at uni level, i duno what it’s like at other academic levels, but i believe it shouldnt differ too much), it is indeed a lot easier than in singapore. in singapore, there is a lot of emphasis on grades and many kids nowadays study for the sake of studying. in australia, however, i feel that the students are more concerned about learning and gaining knowledge. for instance during tutorials, they are very willing to discuss and share new ideas. in class, we were encouraged to ask questions, and we attempted to find the answers through group discussions and presentations. of course, the tutors and lecturers will be there to guide students along. it is a very different kind of environment from singapore, where most students tend to keep quiet and wait for answers to be given by the lecturers and then copy copy copy. i feel that singapore is more of a “spoonfeed answers” and “grades are what really matter most” education system, whereas australia is a “take your intiative” education system. australians do not really place that much emphasis on their grades. as long as they pass, they are pretty much contented. and their grading system, i feel, is easier than singapore’s. if u are the kind who prefer a less stressful system, yet is disciplined enough to study on your own, you will do well in australia. dont compare yourself with others, just do ur best and enjoy the process of gaining knowledge, and u will be alright =)
are u going to australia alone, or with friends? i went with a few friends, and that helped to ease my homesickness. even if u are going alone, fret not, cos there’re many singaporeans studying there, so u’ll soon make friends. look at it this way: it’ll be a good opportunity for u to learn to be independent, esp in terms of taking care of yourself. you’ll also learn to understand yourself better during your time there alone. dont forget that technology is really advanced now.. we’ve got the internet, skype and msn. and if all else fails, there’s always the telephone.
i really really enjoyed my time in australia. i know this sounds cliche, but really, being able to study and stay overseas is an experience of a lifetime. you’re one of the lucky few who have been given the opportunity, so if u can, by all means, go. this is just my personal opinion and u may not agree, but i think it’s better to have done it and regret it, than to not do it and then regret it later.
just my few cents worth, hee. if u need any other info with regards to living and studying in australia, feel free to ask me. i’ll be glad to be of help if i can ^^
all the best,
jeanne
on June 4th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
dear lost,
i think jeanne has got a lot of positive pointers there…Besides all the stuffs she has said, i think the important part of the whole deal is that with all the freedom that you gonna get over there, are you able to restraint yourself N stay focused on your studies?????
on June 4th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Thank you for ur opinion.Yeah.. i am going alone to Australia after my “o”, then studying there for 3 years, and get a “u” cert. It’s really kinda of reluctant to leave my home , to leave singapore , food and whatever in singapore. I’m just really worry if i can adapt to the environment there..cos i heard that in Australia it’s a “dead city” unlike singapore. I pondered if i can stay back to clear my doubts after school dismiss? Cause i have been doing this since sec1 . I can say all my teachers know that i’m a motivited student, who never fail to clear any doubts(if i have encounter any).That why i am very certain that i can stay focus in my studies. I can only ask my teachers for help because in class i seem to be the unpopular ones. This is so, as they think that i kinda of “kiasu” to seek extra help from the teachers despite having such results. I am also worry that the Australian have that type of perception??
Then recently, i really encounter tons of stress. .. cant eat , sleep well. This is so, because there is unlimited of homework “supply”, which include test papers from different school, tys… This holiday does not seem to be a holiday to me, it is even worst then my normal school days. I dont really know how to cope between my studies.. then, comparative level has increase in class (my class is through-train,which is the best among the entire sec 5). I am totally stress up!! Dont know what to do
on June 5th, 2009 at 1:47 am
haha yea, australia is like a dead city as compared to singapore (i duno which part of aust u’re going, but i was in brisbane, and it sure was boring haha!). but i think this dead-city aspect has got to do with aust’s huge country size, weather, as well as the lifestyle and culture of its people. u’ll come to understand, accept and get used to it as time goes by… that’s all part and parcel of living in and adapting to a new environment.
shops in australia close really early… like say, 5pm? cos australia is big.. the city area and the residential suburbs can be pretty far apart depending on where u stay. travelling takes time, and transport services are not so frequent. so people are less keen to go out when it starts to turn dark. also, depending on the seasons, the sun can start to set by as early as 4plus 5 in the evening, so that’s when shops start to close. anyway, the aussies take a laid-back approach to life so shops close early = stop work earlier lor. i think lah, keke.
as for your concern about the teachers’ dedication, i think my lecturers and tutors were absolutely superb. i love their passion for the subjects they taught. in my uni, because the lecturers and tutors are busy people, so right at the start of each semester, they will inform the students when exactly their consultation hours are (eg. for teacher A, it may be 3-4pm every mon. teacher B is 10-11am, every wed. and so on). this means that they will be available to answer your questions in their office at the allocated times, and u can just feel free to approach them. of course, i’m sure if u are diligent and motivated in your studies and request further advice/help, they’ll be more than happy to find time for u. that’s my personal experience.
as for whether australians will have the thinking that their fellow classmates are ‘kiasu’.. i really duno leh. actually, i think they wont really care ba haha. but anyway, i guess if u gonna consult your teachers after class hours, then it really doesnt concern your classmates since you’re not taking up their learning hours in class.. so u shouldnt worry too much about it.
oh no, losing proper sleep and appetite is not healthy wor. take a study break once in a while, listen to music/watch tv/do something u enjoy, and just rest ur mind. that’ll also help u to focus better when u hit the books again. jia you!! =)
on June 5th, 2009 at 4:08 am
Hello Bryan…hello everyone!
just want to say that yesterday as I was heading to Wisma Atria @ Orchard Road to discuss some matters, some youths are distributing the inaugural copy of “Good Paper” or in chinese “好报”…wah..sounds cool isn’t it?
Yes, it was launched yesterday. It is a free paper for all.
Good..at least..some Singaporeans are taking initiative to spread words or acts of kindness to everyone. In this cold concrete jungle of ours..with most of us moving fast in pace everyday, we may sometimes neglect to notice or did not pause to think about the people around us, especially the less fortunate ones.
It is a local paper that spreads messages of love, care and concern to others, regardless of race, gender, and religion!
Check out http://www.goodpaper.sg!
Two more days..it will be my birthday, marking my 30th year on mortal earth. Sigh..some younger ones are going to joke, calling me “uncle” . :p No way…I must maintain myself… keep myself healthy..young and happy!
Yeah..abit scared of “ageing” man..:p :p
Anyway..you may call this crazy ..my thoughts are: shall we propose having a regular face-to-face “counselling session”? Monthly? Or bi-monthly?
You see, rather than typing words, I feel that it may be good that some of us who face problems can get immediate responses faster and feel much better sharing verbally. In addition, using our own social networks, we can offer or share resources to solve certain problems. Then anytime, Bryan can “pop by”????
Cos I understand everynow and then, people including you and I need a listening ear from time-to-time. There are times we feel weak or having no confidence. We need some assurance.
“Bryan Wong’s Peer Support Group?” Hahaha..
My 2 cents’ crazy idea lah.
(P.s: I’ve joined your Facebook Page. Yeah!)
on June 8th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
What can we do to help?
http://www.peta.org/feat/ChineseFurFarms/index.asp
Pls watch the video before reading the article in the web pg.
Warning: highest level of cruelty. Animal lovers prepare tisu papersssss b4 watching.
Only read article if dun wanna watch video.
Q1: Y isn’t tis spread out before the Olympics 2008?! So may b the China government wil b forced to close down such farms in order to package themselves beautifully at Olympics… Too far away from Beijing??
Q2: If tis is being videoed by undercover investigators, I dun think I saw any of the barbarians’ faces? Is there’s a rationale in it?
I wish I’m a strong barbarian, so I could skin these barbarians.. Could become a 厉鬼 wen I die, to lead the animal victim souls to revenge (wah~ alive oready busy, die le oso busy ah).. Rich enuf to buy over the farm.. Powerful enuf to close down the farm.. Powerful enuf to release & protect d animals.. Superman does exist!!
人在做，天在看，老天您在干什么？！
on June 15th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Hy Bryan!!
Can you help me? Ilife in Indonesian. Ihope you email image to my address
on June 24th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Hello Bryan,
This is Tiffany here. I can be considered to be in the same alumni as you as i was from Telok Kurau Primary School. I am age 14+ born in 1994. – isn’t this the year when you stepped into the media industry? You’ve got amazing photos of the world… especially your trip to Sikkhim, the mountain ranges, awesome!
How’s your most recent trip to Switzerland? How was the stay in Lucerne?
I really hope you can have more shows with chan brothers… so that i can join your tour in future…
on June 29th, 2009 at 11:58 am
deat tiffany,
will update post on swiss soon…
on June 29th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Hi Bryan,
today is the first time i’m browsing at your blog. Didn’t know that actually you are doing such a meaningful thing. Good job. Keep it up.
It change my point of view towards you. Before that I thought you are arrogant and like to suan people. lolx.
on July 6th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
Awesome photos you got there on Swiss! Will be looking forward to watching the show… year end is good… when all exams are over… Hope you got lots more involvement with My Star Guide with Chan Brother!
on July 7th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Dear Bryan,
Do you know that the most awesome actress’s show in Channel 5 is which? It’s none other than THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW ! i LOVE HER SHOW A LOT ! I CAN SACRIFICE MY HOMEWORK, MY TIME, MY SCHOOL, MY CCA – JUST TO WATCH HER SHOW ON ALL WEEKDAYS AT 5PM TO 6PM ! And to the utter suprise of SOOO many ellen’s fan in Singapore, the show was abruptly cancelled last two or three weeks ago. I wrote in the Channel 5 forum, but however, i didn’t get a reply from the management or something… How could they replace such a great show with Rachael Ray’s? ? ? At least they should notify all viewers right? It really infuriates me when i came to know Channel 5 cancelled this show… I was sad too… Ellen Degeneres ROCKS!
and i just went to checked the forum, all ellen’s fan posted posts are deleted. why is this so?
Bryan can you do something to help us get Ellen Degeneres, this awesome woman, back?? She’s really amazing… Love watching her show… The only thing that can act as a stimulant for a child too young to drink like me!
Really hope you can help bryan… i had expressed my sadness, anger all in that forum… so did many other fans of ellen
on July 7th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
I saw a beautiful photos of a temple in Thailand, full of crystal & lights, wonder where is this place……what is the name of the temple
on July 8th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
dear tiffany,the only way i think that could appease your appetite for Ellen is to watch her on i think, either hallmark channel or star world cause i remembered watching that show on one of these two channels recently..
on July 13th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Hi Bryan, currently watching the repeat telecast for home deco surviour . I love ur program very much and wish to take part in the season 4. however, i could not find the website/ info to register. Can provide me the info? Hope to work with u soon =>
on July 24th, 2009 at 10:42 am
嗨！禄江
看了优质人生，看到好久不见的庆康，很喜欢看他写的文章。。。看了 Keppel Bay。。。很想拿摄影机去拍拍。。。
请问怎么去？ Any access restrictions? i.e. for members only?
on July 24th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
dear susan..
if you visit the restaurant prive that’s alright..but, if you were just to browse around cannot wor cause that’s a private road..
on July 27th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Noted with Thanks, Bryan.
Oh, btw, Doris may be organising a get together for Grp C…date to-be confirmed…
on August 5th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Hi Bryan
Sorry, dont know if this is the web that I can ask a favour from you. I like your creative idea in ‘Bai Jia Le’. Thus hope you can give me idea with my kitchen as the tempered glass backing on the wall above the epoxy table top has “yellow” water mark from the inside of the glass backing. Need your comment and advise to solve it. Many thks.
Sandra
on August 5th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
dear sandra.. hmm..quite tricky..let me find out and let you know
on August 6th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Thks Bryan
Actually I feel it’s really hard to clean it thus was thinking of getting something to cover it instead.
Me thgt of wall decal but as the water mark is quit a big patch thus it can’t probably cover all.
If I did not remember wrongly I ever saw from yr ‘bai jia ler’ programme that you make use of small tiles thingy to décor on a mirror or a coffee table.
Do you think it will be nice if I use that to cover up the water mark and where can I get those tiles? I try some DIY shop but they don’t have it and guess they don’t really know what I want. May I know is there a name to it?
Or do you have any better suggestion?
once again thks for replying
Sandra
on August 6th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
dear sandra,
i think the best way is to remove it entirely..even if you were to stick on mosaic tiles the grout in between will be hard to clean esp when it is where you cook..otherwise, you could also get a piece of stainless steel plate the exact size of the tempered glass and cover it..think that might just be the way to solve thy prob:}
on August 6th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
oh ok. thks for the suggestion
Have a great week ahead.
Sandra
on August 12th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Hi Bryan,
I love your u质人生 Show. Everything in it look so pretty and relaxing.
I once saw a cafe featured in the show, a cafe that import things from tw, hkg, kor (if I am not wrong) and it has wooden tables n chairs and black board. I cant seem to find out the exact location of that cafe. Do you have the add? Hope to go there during my birthday next week:)
Cheers,
Estrella
on August 15th, 2009 at 10:22 am
hi Estrella,
not sure exactly which cafe u’re referring to, but u can find the list of places featured in the show at this webpage (under episodic synopsis):
http://u.mediacorptv.sg/programmesdetail.aspx?iid=MDC090515-0000041&kw=PROGRAMMESHOME
on August 17th, 2009 at 10:52 am
happy ever.And pray for you
y day
on August 23rd, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Hi Bryan
dont realise that you has this blog.”wonderful n nice photos.
where have you been?
Too many travel and hardly seen u on show.
on August 26th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Helo one and all,
My life seems to meaningless. Beside of study ,it’s still study. Recently, is the released of the “o” level mt results. I am utterly shocked and speechless when i receive the results. I was utterly shocked as all the while my mt result was an A1 . Now , it turn to be a b3. utterly disappointed and i had to retake mt. I had totally lose my interest in mt. Soon, is my prelim , i am really heart broken and hav no mood to excel in my prelim. Very tired and feel like putting an end to it.
on August 27th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
dear lost..
ah..don’t be silly my dear friend!its not as though you can’t achieve your A grade,you have done it before! don
t be disheartened by this! Don’t give up now..you have to do even better! Concentrate on your studies now and in the near future, life will be meaningful…:) Press on..
on August 28th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
bryan
cheer up
on August 28th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
bryan:
this is my first visit to your blog. i felt excited because i like your act in 仙剑奇侠传 and i read this very touching story .but i want to tell u when you miss someone not with such a sad mood .because i think our families will always be right there with us.
on August 28th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Yeah.. feeling better after hearing ur words. Thanks for ur encouragement .Now then i realise how ur words can enlighten me through the darkness
Will try to archieve better in this coming prelim exams. Oh..Did watch ur show yesterday night, i find very meaningful, as i did hav that opportunity to go back to my home town , Pan Yu. It’s beyonds words..
on August 30th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Helo,
Please share some tips with me xD
Bryan can u tell me how did u study for ur external and internal exams? What’s is the tip for revision? How did u manage ur stress? I tend to be stress out during every exams and having my mind bind as i do my revisions. Also, what did u do to improve ur languages?? U seems to talk very well on tv
on August 30th, 2009 at 9:34 am
dear lost..oh dear, seemed like a long time ago since i took any exams wor…:) for revision, i tend to focus more on areas that my teacher concentrates more on and languages, well, converse more and apply whatever you learn to everyday conversations..as for stress management, me go for runs..and while running, do some mental revisions..hope this is helpful:)
on August 31st, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Dear lost
Heed Bryan’s advice and dont be disheartened. Believe in yourself and be positive. You are sure to make it this time. be thankful that u still get a chance to retake it. btw, my nephew, who is also taking his o level did mention that this year paper for mt is rather tough, many of his friends were also very disappointed with their results. All the best to you………..
on September 6th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Dear bryan,
How do you improve on your comprehension skills ? Then how about maths (emaths and amaths, cos i m better at amaths and i want to improve in my emaths skills) ? How about Principle of accounts ? Physics and chemistry? I am very weak in my chemistry but strong at physics , besides of practicing , what can i do?How about ss? i am weak too.
on September 7th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
dear lost, this time round, i am lost..because i suck big time in this areas:(
on September 20th, 2009 at 8:42 am
It’s okay
I still could not understand why my school is so stubborn at this time, we are going for “o” very soon (probably abt 1 mth). They set higher than “o” level standard for student to do and it’s so difficult that many of us cant do. It hurt our morale and confidence. Just because of my amaths paper, i almost have my first cut. I was so depressed about it cos all the while , i am very strong in my amaths. After doing the paper , i felt my A1 hope got crashed again. .. no hope for the coming “o”. So depressed that i almost did a silly act. Moreover, when i look at my parents, i felt so gulity. They worked so hard for me and i did not work so hard to archieve good results . Also, feeling very gulity when i meet the teachers , they have high hope that i will do well in this prelim and “o” and now i had disappointed them. This few days , just cant sleep and eat well because of my gulityness.Sleep probaby about 3-4 hours per day and feeling nausea , eat about 2 mouthful of rice per meal. Life is meanless beside study and study …
on September 21st, 2009 at 3:08 pm
lost..u sounded really lost this time round..sigh..don’t overly hold yourself responsible for everything..u will end up in a worst state than u actually are..study is wat u should do now..life starts later:) trust me..been there, done that!
on September 30th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
dear bryan,i dont know wat i live for in my life.i have a son n married already but i feel that being alive in this world is very difficult..everyday is bored for me n due to financial problems,i cant go n relax to waste money,i also seldom buy new clothing.im really sad n don know wat to do.i now only depend on winning 4d or toto,am i a failure?:(
on October 4th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
hi bryan, i’m a lost soul and your recent repeat telecast on your trip to…arggh suddenly can’ rem…just rem u were invited to stage for belly dance with Chan Bro’s crew…your philosophical and positive outlook towards life has touched me. is it the setbacks in life that moulded u to be who u are today?
on October 5th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
dear irene..perhaps u want to sign up for the talk i am having at SIM, iit might be of help to u..and no, u r not a failure…
on October 5th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
dear st, the anwer to you r question is YES!..i was once lost too..but, picking up the pieces of setbacks in life and compilling it together made me who i am today..mistakes actually builds your character ..if we learn from it:)
on October 8th, 2009 at 12:51 am
Dear Lost,
I’ve also been through what you went through..and at that point of time..my self-esteem was kind of affected, therefore I understand you feelings.
I have to admit that I sucks at sciences and maths but good at languages. Haha. So I may only be able to help you in terms of languages. =p
Think it this way – Exams are just challenges..a test of performance…of how much you know and how well you are prepared.
Don’t think of them as evil creatures which are there to knock you down.
Don’t get too stressed out. Relax when you need to. Ok?
So long you make the effort to understand your topics well (I don’t mean dead memorising but really understand the concepts well in your own words)…tell yourself – > I sure can overcome these challenges.
When you believe you can do it..you sure can do it. =)
It is a bonus if you can write well and at the same time, knowing your subject concepts thoroughly. Why? For example: attempting essay questions (for instance: Geography)…..you will be able to phrase your answers with key words in your own way…fluent/logical/smooth….so long the marker understands what you write..and you’ve covered what you ought to cover, you will still get the marks! =)
To do good at comprehension…all I can say is that it helps you alot if you read more books and widen your English vocabularly. Read newspapers ..and if possible…novels while you make a mental note of how people write sentences. It also helps you when you tackle your English Paper 1 – The essay-writings.
When it comes to speaking good English or spoken Mandarin, what I did is….observe how Channel NewsAsia presenters speak. Hahaha. For spoken Mandarin..I was trained by a Beijing teacher engaged by my alma mater. In addition, I watch cable televison — Taiwan TVBS – News Channel or Hongkong Phoenix Channel.
My personal preference lah..sometimes I do watch Channel 8 news but I don’t watch China CCTV…because I always feel that their news programmes are abit boring. =P
Guess what – even today, I still read out aloud newspaper articles (like Straits Times/Zaobao) to myself within the four walls of my bedroom. LOL.
Oh yes! Identify, learn and observe from those who can speak well.
Think it this way – To be able to speak and write well is a life skill gained. Because for the rest of your life, you constantly need to be able to communicate your feelings or thoughts well to the people around you, be it at work or socially.
Press on! I know you can do it!!!! Jiayou!!! =)
If you need an extra listening ear from time-to-time during this examination period, I am there for you too. =)
Feel free to drop me an email anytime -> alansoh79@hotmail.com
Alan
on October 13th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
来！是时候该散播一点快乐。 嘿嘿。
See this 5-minute clip about a 3yo cute Korean boy singing English song- > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XpGgengcsQ
I love his cute scream.
on October 17th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Hi Bryan,
1)My friend and I went to different nature park of place in hikking. We took many photos in Botanic Gardens,etc… And loves to take more photos but interested in photography. I heard u went to different countries and took more photos. It was very beautiful scene place in other countries.
2)I wonder many people look down at me about it. I feel very depressed about it. But my colleagues was treated me so well. I would be appreciated with them.Do u think some people look at me or not?
3)I have been working here for 9 years. My salary was very low. I need to earn more money for my parents. My family got problem. My sis already spent too much in every month. I tried to explain her abt anything but my sis refused to listen me about it. She never save up her own money in her future. My parents and i were so worried about my sis. I pay my parents in every month.I have not enough money. I’m not good sister to my sister. I know my parents loves me so much. I wish to learn how to cook it for my parents but i have no time about it. Anyone who teach me how to cook?If u feel like to write my comments. I hope u can help me to solve my problem..Looking forward to reply this anytime.
on October 19th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
haiz people always say life is up and down… but sometime i wonder why mine is only down… hard to find friend who i can talk to … i don’t have a home where all of you called home sweet home to me its a place where i want to run away… sometime i really wonder why god put us go through so much but never let me see light ahead …. from home, from work every things become a very fan things for me… i always tell myself one day luck will come to me but i know it wont for cos i waited too long…
on October 26th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Hi,
Recently, i have a problem that i cannot decide for myself. It is regarding my studies. I am in sec 3 and is taking 7 subjects this year. Results for final year exams are out.. And i did quite badly. Worse than what i scored in the past… i failed both e and a maths!! Hence, the teachers in school is advising me to drop a maths. But i don’t feel like dropping it.. i hope to enter JC and a maths will help me in the future. Maths is something i have interest in. i’m also afraid that if i continue taking a maths, i may not be able to cope with the other subjects. Till now, i have not discuss this(whether i should drop a maths) with my parents as i am very sure they will kill me for sure.. They will not allow me to drop a maths that is for sure. My parents have high expectations for me and hope i can enter uni just like my sis. But seriously, i’m not doing as well as my sis. i understand that all parents want their kids to do well. But i am not my sis! i’m not able to perform as well as her.. Why can’t my parents understand this? I am afraid to disappoint them this time round if i tell them i may have to drop a maths. I have discuss with my sis and she is against the idea of me dropping a maths. So should i continue taking a maths, a subject which i’m unsure whether i will do better next year? Or should i drop it and focus on my other subjects? I really don’t know what i should do and which choice is better for me.. Moreover, even if i decided to continue taking a maths, i need to persuade my teacher to let me continue. But i am unsure how to persuade her. Really hope that someone could help me.. Thanks in advance for any advices given.
on October 27th, 2009 at 9:35 am
dear serena,
i am horrible in maths and i did drop it while i was schooling..but then, that was me..not you..You really have to decide for yourself what it is that you want..do it for yourself,not for your parents..just for yourself.Deep inside, you know your limits and wat u can do..Have faith in yourown decision and march full force towards that!
on October 27th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
hi,
i like your show very much in “home decor”, but here in malaysia we only can view it via television programme.
waiting for the new season of home decor…..
nice job and creative.
Do u really involve in interior design field before you join this game show?how to create such a comfort space with limited budget????
How nice if you do the show in Malaysia ,haha……
Have a nice day =p
on October 29th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Hi, Bryan.
Is there any more home decor show coming? I have a problem on the layout of my L-shaped living room.
on October 30th, 2009 at 10:10 am
Dear bryan,
Feel very lose and disappointed after i have finish doing my emaths paper 2, i had lost all my confident after tempting the papers. Out of 12 questions , i cant do 1 question . I just feel that my A1 hope had crushed again, just like how i feel after doing my term 3 papers. It’s not i cant do , all this well i had been practiing maths question. Finished the tys for more than 8 -9 times. But WHY I cant do that question? Everyone in my family have high expection on me and now.. i dont know how to face them and my tutor. All of them expected that i can get 6A s and now … . Utterly speechless and lose. Very worry that i will fail again of not getting an A1, like my mt.
Then for amaths, everyone said it very difficult, as for me , it’s easy. I worry again that i will silly careless mistake that will cause my a1 to “fly away”.. I think if i did not get my A1s , i have no face to see them. Probably, i would end my life..
on October 30th, 2009 at 10:32 am
countinue..
I know it silly to do that.. but to me i feel that my results is more important than anything. Though my mother had always saying that passing is good enough and probably will send me to australia to study, but i feel that i had disappointed her for not getting as many As as possible. All parent will want their children to excel right? Not even my parents wish that ?? Opps, forget that ending my life in Singapore is a crime!! Should not do this act cos i dont want to break the law. I am a good Singaporean. . haha.. Anyway , can anyone tell me wat to do ??
on October 31st, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Hi,
Thanks for your listening ears. I had decided to give myself one more chance to continue taking a maths next year and do well in it. I believe that i will be able to do well in it if i work very very hard and use this holiday to catch up on topics that i don’t understand. Once again, thanks!
on November 4th, 2009 at 12:27 am
thanks bryan,may i know is ur talk still available now n how to apply?anyway recently just quarrel wif my hubby cos i don really like my mum in law so things really don turn out well…thanks bryan for listening to our problems really thanks…
on November 12th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
harrow Bryan,
wow, cant remember when was the last time i visited this blog of yours!
it should be around the time your posted the quiz abt u in Bangkok where those won will get to meet up with you for a meal or so.. haha, am one of them who won too. 93802717
Being spontaneous, living in present, be happy and being supportive are the traits that are showing up in you n this blog! I like that!
Well, all these takes commitment , passioin, courage, honesty n energy to make it happen! You can do it, I can too!!!!
on November 14th, 2009 at 11:03 am
HEY! BRYAN! can i ask you , for BAI JIA LE, where did you guys purchase the wallpaper from? I am thinking of renovating my room! Pls help! thanks
on November 14th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
eh..wat wallpaper huh?
on November 17th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
hi, bryan
guess u should be very busy with yr city beat show. anyway, can just take some of yr time to get yr advice?
i m on unpaid leave now since end of june 09 when my son was undergone a major surgery to correct his limited mouth opening problem. the op was successful. i suppose to go back to work in oct 09 but due to the recovery is not so good, i ve extended the no pay leave till end of the yr. i need to do the physio for him (to force open the moutn) on a daily basis which take up about 2 hrs for a session. it is pain and he cries and screa
ms everytimes n my heart is bleeding, this is the pressure that beyong my control, sometimes feel like give up as see him suffers.
i am now feel like at the crossroad, do not know to go back to workforce next yr or quit. actually, my hubby has already given me greenlight to decide what i want. deep down in my heart, i know i m not the type belong to home only, i think i cant be a good homemaker. on the other hand, think back the past 2 yrs, being a working mother is really tough. just like that ceceila cheung’s classic song “busy n blind”, i really “busy n blind” for the past 2 yrs especially since my transfer to the current branch end of last yr. every day spend almost 11 hrs at the office and after reach home, another “ot” (sad to use this word) would begin. sometimes, i feel i dont spend any quality nor quantity times with my kids. i also cant see my direction clearly. i turned down a few chances to move up as i dont know what i want.
i feel like to go back to work but with a few worries. i afraid whether hv enough time to take care of my son (physio session which is an ongoing rehab) , can cope with the work pressure after absence for so long n also back to the “blind” time. if i quit, i also hv some worries which u may laughed at me like if anything happen to my hubby, then…??? i agree with what u said during yr interview with i wkly mag and heirloom recipe, “the most important is present” to certain extent but as a mother, i cant really practise it.
i still hv 1 1/2 mths to consider but like try to avoid to think further. my daughter prefers me to work but my son wants me to quit, really make me feel dilema…..
i quite enjoy my time time except that physio session. i hv some time for myself, able to read thru yr blog n catch up yr show which i miss for the past 2 yrs. however, i feel i am “fei” (no productivity) also wor. i think this is what we call “human”……..
can i hv yr little opinion?
thanks n regards
on November 18th, 2009 at 10:56 am
dear cheng..why not just take a break for a moment to recharge..you dont have to decide now that u r going to be a homemaker permanently for ever and ever..spend some good quality time now with your family and yourself first and when you feel the itch to go bck to the workforce, then go:)also, it is only natural to worry about the status of work of your other half..but, if we worry about wat is going to happen with respect to all parts of our lives..how rwe to move on and enjoy living??:)
on November 18th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
thanks, bryan, i m really touched by yr words n times. i know i need to be more optimistic to move on. all i need is the courage to press on to the destination.
once again, thanks for listening………
on November 27th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
dear bryan,
you are so kind! thanks for your listening ear!
i am preparing my college english test-6 and final examinations.in the winter holidays ,i should forearm for sub- accountant test and 考研。life is so busy and i can’t find where the happy is .what’s more ,i am losing my memory.study is harder harder for me with the growth of my age !
last year,i passed the college english -4 but my english is still so poor, i passed the examination of 会计从业证,but i still can’t make a 资产负债表……
the are too boring! i think life is boring sometime!
thank you one more time !
on December 6th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Hi Bryan, do u hav fanclub?
on December 10th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Hi Bryan, I meet you sometime on Feb 2008 when you hosted a show in Brunei for HSBC.. it was great to see you. You are really charming…
The reason I wrote here is I accidentally found out that this website can let me speak out how I feel now.. I have been married for two years and life seem good but lack of one thing which i am so desperately dream of – A baby….
People always say relax and don’t pressure yourself as when time come, it will come.. But I just cant seem to relax… FYI, I am staying with my in laws and beginning we are ok but after staying together for quite some times. She then realize that i tend to get sick or have flu from time to time, so she would assume that I am very weak. Which I have explained to her that I have sinus and also the direction of my office air conditioning that keeps me cold too.
So, while she is assuming I am weak she will then make or cook some herbal drink, tonic drink for me once a week. But all these drinks make me even worst.. Overheated! But that did not stop her from making those drinks..
Beside all these, there is few more things, food, drinks and etc etc which make me uncomfortable too… slowly, slowly. I started to avoid her. Stop caring her, stop chit chatting with her… I even work late just to avoid having dinner with her, I work up late or early morning just to skip breakfast with her.. I even avoid to stay in the living room with her alone!!
Last month, she went for vacation for about 10 days, I was really relaxing. But when she return I feel like I shouldn’t treat her that way, she is also my mum (in law), so I should care for her and i did. I did spend some time have dinner, breakfast with her and chat with her BUT… lately my feeling of avoiding her came back.. I don’t feel like talking to her, chit chat with her, sharing my story, avoiding her, even I work till late just to avoid her and left house early just to skip my breakfast with her.. my god.. I don’t know what’s wrong with me..
I actually plan to fly to Singapore on end of Jan for further check up, but I don’t intend to tell her that I will be flying to Sin for check up and I even tell my hubby not to tell her that. The reason is that I don’t want her to ask me too much. As long as she said the word “Pregnant”, “Conceive” or any thing to do with asking about my menstrual.. I will be so disgusted…
I really dont know who should i tell, I mean is not like I hate her but I just cant relax when she is around.. Please tell me what I should do..
FYI, I have actually ask my hubby whether we can move out together, but then he disagreed due to if we move out, who will take care of his parents, which is quite true also..
on December 10th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
dear spring.. oh dear..you must be feeling so trapped..and poor mom-in-law…Now.. lets break it up into simple chunks and what we derive at..sigh…somekind of a guilt trip u r embarking on.. U see, you are very disturbed by your condition and it stresses u out tremendously..The fact that u have yet to be blessed with a baby depresses you and your in-laws overwhelming concern stifles you because the nicer she is to you, the sadder you will end up to be and thus, one way is to see her in the negative light and shut her away from your life..however,when u are less stressed out, guilty conscience results in u wanting to mend the edges ….Perhaps she is a constant reminder of your condition..perhaps u should take a good holiday..perhaps you should dig right down inside and sak yourself what actually is the problem…nobody knows it other than you..and as long as you can be truthful with yourself, you will know what the problem is and thus find the best solution to solve it:) Cheer up, things ain’t that bad:)the consolation here is, me thinks there is love between your mother in law and you…and that’s something nice:)
on December 11th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Dear Bryan, thank you so much for your advice.. maybe you are right about the more she is nicer to me, the more sadder I am because as daughter-in-law, I cant even grant them a small wishes- A grandchild. I may look fashion outside but god, my thinking, my though still like old style people.. Yesterday, me and my hubby went out with his fren to have couple of drink and enjoying.. on our way back home, I told my hubby about how I feel.. well, there is some arguments but also I know that my hubby is kind of sad about how I feel to his mum.. I kinda make him sad and he kinda worry that me and his mum will have a gap between us..
Sometimes, when I am alone, I did think about what actually is happen here and why am I get so upset and rejected with my in law… my answer was: maybe I grew up so independence during my childhood, so I don’t get use of people who concern me so much, ask so much and cares so much for me.. You see, my parents separate when we are young and they were both busy with their own work life while we all brother and sister have our own time to do whatever we want without anyone guiding or stopping us or even concern about. Maybe is just our life style is different from where and how I grew up. I just hope that thing can be much easier and relax between us, but just dont know when it will happen.
By the way, do you still remember your trip in Brunei on Feb 2008? I post a photo of you and me on facebook. If you have time, you can check it out. Sorry for the cute post that I force you to make.. haha, but it was nice.. really nice.. And also, me and my hubby love your show. It was so creative.. I always tell my hubby that i love your creative and design and also your drawings. cool.. Cheers..
on December 11th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Bryan, we have a small request. Can we meet up with you and treat you dinner/lunch when we are in Singapore sometimes end of January 2010? We will be really happy if we can meet you up. You have no idea that you are very very popular in Brunei too…
on December 11th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
hi bryan, i am currently waiting for my o level result…i am deciding whether to go poly or jc! i wan to go JC but i scared i cant cope because my result always not veri gd especially history elective and eng….tis are my killer subjects…then for poly, i dont know which course to choose because they are so many courses tat i like…i m not happy with my chinese o level result, i onli gt a B3….i am from chinese band 1 still can get B3 lor…haix =.=
on December 15th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Hi Bryan, can I check with you what is the green and paint brand you selected in Episode 2 of Home Decor Survivor (showed on 15 Dec 09)? The green is very nice. Thanks,
on December 15th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
dear st, think its kiwippi by nippon
on December 16th, 2009 at 1:08 am
你好我们是一家wallsticker专家欢迎你查询www.tongsandesign.com如有得罪请原谅
on December 18th, 2009 at 1:17 am
Hi Bryan,
Beside the green and paint brand you selected in Episode 2 of Home Decor Survivor (showed on 15 Dec 09), may I know the other colour you have used? Really need your help on the decor of my house, wander will you help? tks.
on December 22nd, 2009 at 4:05 am
Cheng…good for you:)the road ahead is never easy..but with perserverance and love..anything is possible:)
on December 22nd, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Hi Bryan,
How do i enrol my living room for “摆家乐”？Think my living room really need help.
Thank you in advance!
on December 23rd, 2009 at 1:01 am
ya ..with perserverance and love, anything is possible..
Thanks…
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and have a great and fruitful 2010..
Cheng.
on December 25th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
dear bryan：
today is christmas day ,so i came here to give you a sincere well-wishing.marry christmas.
support you forever……lily
on December 31st, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Hi Bryan, can i make fren wif u? i realli like ur acting n i m ur fan…can i hav a small request? fri 1st jan is my birthday, so i would like to hav a photo of u wif e signature on…pls cos it is one of my wish…hope u reply soon
thanxs
on December 31st, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Dear Bryan,
First time looking at ur programme show.. The Home Decor… Garden Art…Fantastic, beautifully well renovated, designed and transformed into a garden room, very neat and spacious…
Keep up the good work!
Season’s Greeting & Happy New Year 2010
James
on January 1st, 2010 at 1:22 am
dear yanying, happy birthday:)will see about your request:)
on January 1st, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Dear Bryan
Your designs in the Home Decor Survivor program are always very inspiring. I’m in fact following the program so closely as I want to pick up some tips for my new shop renov.
And I wonder… if you do have an interior design co, may I engage your co’s service for my shop renov?
Warmest Regards & Happy New Year!
Jen
on January 1st, 2010 at 4:14 pm
dear jen, i don’t have an interior design firm now wor…
on January 1st, 2010 at 5:10 pm
hmm..that’s a pity..
I’m sure you will excel in this field.. cheers
ps. do you do freelance in the interior design ? hee.. keep on trying…
on January 1st, 2010 at 9:18 pm
dear jen..let me know how i could assist u then..
on January 3rd, 2010 at 2:37 am
Hi bryan,
I was hoping to find if u have any interior co. anyhow, got the answer already. Anyway im so impress by ur creativity.. and im trying to learn something from you.
Jia You :>
on January 5th, 2010 at 10:10 am
Hello Bryan,
Blessing from Aunt Hope.
on January 5th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Hi Bryan,
Was wondering if ah boon is really a painter with his own co?
on January 5th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
dear angel..no la..he is not:)
on January 6th, 2010 at 12:13 am
oic… =) thanks so much for the prompt reply.
erm.. then do you have any good lobang (of people doing painting) to intro me?
on January 6th, 2010 at 12:30 am
Dear Bryan,
Heard from my fren you have setup a designing firm. Not too sure are you able to share with me the name of your company? I would like to renovate my house.
on January 6th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Dear Bryan,
Would like to check with you do you have your own interior design company cos I intend to renovate my house ? Really love your design very much .Esp those things that you DIY.
Hope to hear from you soon.
on January 6th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
Dear Bryan,
Saw you with Kym filming at Sichuan Douhua restaurant yesterday, I’m so happy and excited, first time seeing you in person… I’m your die hard fans, so tempted to approach you for your autograph and to take photo with you but I’m too shy to do so..
Nevertheless, I’m already very contented to see you on my birthday celebration at the restaurant, the most memorable one though and a big surprise present for me too… thanks..
Wish you all the best for year 2010…
on January 8th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
I would like everyone who is reading this to visit “ourfiestyprincess.com” because a 4 year old Singaporean girl, Charmaine Lim is fighting for her life against a rare cancer and needs everyone possible to support her and help her as the medical expenses for her treatments are very expensive. For more details about how you can help Charmaine, please visit her website and please let everyone around you know about her and please help her in her fight against cancer. Thank you Bryan for letting me have a platform here to let more people know about Charmaine.
on January 10th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
dear catherine, Happy birthday! oh..u should have just come forward and i wld be most happy to have a picture taken with you:)
on January 11th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Just another 15 hours to the release of “o” level, i was so worry that i cant sleep and eat well. I am very worry that i cant do well as i expected, and cant meet the expections given by my teachers, friends and parents. Stress up !! I am so so so reluctant to face it. What if (i meant) , i cant meet the expections , i dun know how to face everyone in my family .
on January 12th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Dear bryan,
Thank for all the advices and encouragement, which u ,alan and others users had given me. Yes,! i had finally made it to my 13 points. I got 2 b3 , 2 Als , 2 A2 and 1 c6 . This also allow me to travel to Australia to continue my studies. Thank you once again.
on January 13th, 2010 at 7:39 am
Dear dear Lost! wahahahaahahahaha!!!!WELL DONE!!!!KNEW YOU COULD DO IT!!!!!!!!!Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on January 13th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Dear Bryan,
Alot of times, we tend to think that when we try hard in life, we would get what we wanted. This is true to a certain extend but if we were to really look back what we had put in, we tend to forget that alot of precious time was wasted without realising other more important things in life that needed our utmost attention.
I have been wondering how many of us remember when was the last time that we have a proper meal with our parents? When was the last time that we help a less fortunate stranger to cross the road? When was the last time that we spare some time off to do charity work?
Every time we pursue our own beliefs, we tend to forget about others who are less fortunate and those who really needed help. There are many others who are waiting for us to help, like some of the old folks who are dumb or deaf or paralyzed etc.
What about our own parents who took great care of us since the day we were born into this world? Do we even give them a call everyday to ask how are they?
I wish that more able friends will continue to spread more kindness and reach out to the less fortunate.
I also wish that everyone will continue to show more concerns for our aging parents who have painstakingly fed us and bringing us up to what we are today.
I further wish that all of us will show more kindness to each and everyone, even to strangers.
Lastly, I would like to say a big congrats on your latest win on the Home Decor 4 Episode 6. You are simply magnificent and brilliant in your DIY.
Continue to do your best and God will do the rest. Regards.
on January 13th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Dear Bryan,
Wow.. your design is up to another level.. super solid with your DIY stuff.
Looking forward to see more n more great DIY stuff fm you.
Could you provide me your interior design company details?
Tks
on January 19th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Hi Bryan,
This is the first time I am visiting your blog.
I am not a regular Ch 8 or Ch U viewer but I have been a fan of home decor survivor since season 1 and I am so glad to find that your blog actually have pictures of your work. Mark, 小天使, Ah Boon and you sure make my tuesday night more entertaining!
As I am looking to renovate my place, I have the same question as Melody, I would appreciate it if you can provide me with the details of your interior design company.
Before I sign off, I read through some of the articles that you have written and I am especially impressed by your Q&A section here where you attempt to help fans and visitors in need. It definitely shows that you are more than just an artiste and all the hard work and criticisms that you have endured over the years have made you a better person. Kudos to you!
Keep on writing! 加油!
Thanks for reading my mail,
m
on January 19th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
Dear Bryan,
I love your Audrey Hepburn drawing..!
I really hope that you can continue surprising us..!
However, just do your usual.. dont overstress yourself
Take care!
on January 19th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Hi Bryan,
Going thru a downhill in my career at this point, not sure if i have made the correct decision to change career as this is not something that i enjoy doing…nontheless, will still hang on there, hopefully things will get better .. things dont happen without a reason rite..feel better now after writing things out 
Thanks for starting this blog..realy glad that there’s someone in the world cares for the other human being despite not knowing each other
Just watched your bai jia le 4, like ur deco alot! Jiayou!
on January 20th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Dear Bryan,
I will be leaving Singapore very soon. Thank you once again for all ur encouragement . Haha.. remember to beat Mark lee with more creative idea in Home dec survior 4. Jia you, u must win Mark lee in the end hor !! All the best to you.
on January 22nd, 2010 at 10:39 am
Dear Bryan,
Amazed by all of your DIY stuff and drawings shown on Bai Jia Le. Indeed creative and artistic. I’m interested and wonder your interior design company does provide such service.
Hope to get more information.
May God’s blessings overflow in your life +
Shalom
on January 22nd, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Hi Bryan,
This is my first time leaving a comment for celebrity like you. I think you’re a very creative and had a great talent in your drawing on home decor. Simply you can turn each unit into a very beautiful home even is just a HDB flat. Cosy and look like staying in condo. That’s is impressive. I just wonder if one day I manage to buy a flat. Will you share with me, some ideas how to turn my flat into cosy home. I can’t afford to hire you to be my home consultant because I am earning a peanut wage. Hope to hear your comment soon. Thanks!
on January 23rd, 2010 at 10:16 am
dear gin, when the day comes, drop me a note la and will see how we progress from there:)
on January 27th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Hi,
I was actually sourcing for furnitures and solutions for furnishing my new flat with a super low budget that I chance upon this blog…
No doubt, I am also very impressed by Byran’s works and ideas. It’s amazing… Keep it up Bryan!
In fact this is the first time I actually typing something in a blog of a celebrity… Anyway, I just need somewhere to say everything out and I happend to discover this little corner…. Thanks in advance…
I think, seriously I am about to go bersek… My flat is coming, but I dunno if I can really substain the house. I dun wish to give up the flat not only because of the deposit (it’s all my savings) but mainly because I wish to provide a place for my kids, a place where they can call their home… I went to see my MP quite a few times, hoping to get some help, downgrade, financial grants/aids but all got rejected, only managed to deferred the collection of keys… Haiz…
I am not earning a lot, my x wasn’t able to provide much to the kids’ expenses due to his own committments… I very much wish to upgrade myself, as my job is my passion… And also hoping to earn more with a cert related to what I am doing, but I just can’t afford… I tried all I can, loans, financial aids, scholarship (too bad no good records, lazy student in the past..) and I am still here…
In fact I got no1 to blame but myself… Coz you reap what you sow… But now I just wish to make things right and provide as much as I can for my kids, prove to my family I can handle all these and I know what I am doing… I made mistakes in the past but doesnt means I will keep making mistakes… However, I just find myself useless at times… I can’t seems to settle anything, at this point, I am still stuck without a solution to solve my own problems… Or am I just plain stupid to believe???
on January 28th, 2010 at 12:39 am
the fact that u are still hanging on speaks volumes…irregardless whatsoever, u r still brave enough to face your problems and that, itself is commendable already:)
on January 28th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Hi Bryan,
I really love ur design in Home Deco Survivor!!! Actually, i’m hoping to DIY my own sweetie home with the lowest budget.
I simply love those mirrors that you all put on the dinning wall… but i simply cant find any supplier in Sin. Can you share with me where to get them? If possible, can you send them to my email?
Thank you in advance and 加油哦!!!
on January 28th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Thanks Byran…
Just wonder where can I get someone to really talk to… Its been 2yrs + and I have been keeping all to myself… I dunno how to talk or share with people around me, coz not everyone agrees to what I am doing… I fear telling them my problems, coz it’s like I brought it to myself… I fear to hear things like, ’see I told you so…’ Or maybe it’s me that cause this gap between me and my family & friends…
Actually, there is someone I might talk to, but I will only hurt this person when I say all my problems and feelings out… Hence, I still choose to keep to myself… However, I thank this person who stood by me…
I thought of seeing counsellor, find someone to talk to but dunno where to find, fees can be one thing, next is I worry if this can be a good reason for my x to use if in future he wants to fight for the kids’ custody? (Seeing counsellor = I have problem?)
I used to blog and write down everything, good or bad, happy or sadness, meant for my x to read, so he can understand me better, coz he dun really have much time for me… But accidentally, found out by his family and accuse me of bad mouthing them… So I stop blogging since then…
The only reason now I can find for myself to keep myself sane is my kids… If I fall they fall… If anything happens to me, they will be taken away… For this reason, I just have to stay strong, but I am very scare that there will be a day I will break, for I dunno how long more I can handle…
on January 30th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Thanks bryan. Shall wait for more good news release by HDB.
Cheers!
on January 31st, 2010 at 6:05 am
Hi Bryan,
I just chanced upon this post and i was amazed by how you actully took time off your hectic schedule to reply your readers!
As for me, i wouldnt say that i’m troubled, just that i need to choose between 2 very good careers in my life but i can only pick one.
I’m a teacher, and frankly speaking i nv thought that i’ll become one.Cos i’ve tattoos and piercings due to my rebellious life when i was young,but fortunately,none of my students saw it until recently,it was being showed accidentally to one of my very close student.In the end,i got to send a counsellor and talk to her so that she wont get the wrong idea.
As this matter is still kept under wraps,my friend approach me for a accounting position in her company,which was a position i held previously for 2 yrs before switching over to being a teacher.
Now that there’s 2 options in both my hands but i can only choose 1 to carry it for life.
it’s been 1 mth and i have to give an ans to my friend and also ans to myself as to wat i want.
What will you do?
Hoping to see how you feel about it.
Regards.
on January 31st, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Hi, Bryan
Do you believe constellation? Cause the more programs of you i see, the more traits i find in you as an Aquarian: independent, inventive and fond of freedom!
on February 6th, 2010 at 2:06 am
hi Dilemma,
Happened to read your post and decided to advice somewhat here to see if i can help.
You cannot control how news spread or be stopped in school because it’s others’ mouths; what you can do is to believe in yourself. You stand strong, others have to back away.
you are very concerned about how the school will see you with your body arts, being a teacher has given you extra stress on your image, but think of it this way, these are a thing of the past be it glory or not- you’re now a teacher; a position where you bring forth your experiences life to share and nuture your students. Come to terms wih it. “Tattoos? Piercings? Yes I have them, I have had my rebellious past & I’m prepared to guide my students away from it, and I know I can do it well because I’ve been there and back.” Dont let what’s past be a shadow casting on your current and future because it will always be a hindrance. Cast it away, make it fast.
Then comes the dilemma of the second option – to go back into accounting. I’d guess you still have an interest in this area, which is great, because now you have a choice to make should you fail to let go of your past shadow. (nah, doesnt mean to be negative, but look at your options when you have ‘em). Some qn you might like to think about.. (i)why have you left accounting for teaching – is the reason still there? will it surface again? (ii)can you imagine yourself doing teaching or in accounting for the next 5yrs? then (iii)weigh the cons and pros of each career …jot them down- which satisfies you most, not only financially (yes this is impt) but more importantly psychologically, do you enjoy or at least not hate what you do? I wish you quiet peace to think things through – make the answer surface to you soon
Zen out!
on February 11th, 2010 at 7:30 am
Bryan, I just brought a place in Malaysia, Its a Inter terrace hse. I always see Bai Jia Ler.
Can you help me?
Nick
on February 11th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Bryan Wong, pls send me your e-mail address to me as I need your help for my home decor
on February 12th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
hi still hangin on,
if you need someone to talk to, don’t be afraid to ask for it. Goin for conselling doesn’t mean one has a problem, it just means one wants to have a talk.
there are some family service centres around which can offer you a listening ear. Below lists two which you can try. Fees, if any, is minimal according to what I saw on the websites, so do give it a try. Go, call and have a talk with them. You might just make a new friend who can guide you out of your predicament.
Fei Yue Community Service
http://www.fycs.org
Tel: 6563-1106
Depending on where you live, you can find a centre near you.
Asian Women Welfare Association.
http://www.awwa.org.sg
Tel: 62911712
on February 19th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
hi Bryan I dont know which post or which email to reach you. I understand from some internet friends that you open an interior design company. I wish to engage with ur company for some designing as my home need a new look. I do love ur design esp those home deco show. please kindly drop me an email about ur company details. Thanks alot.
on February 20th, 2010 at 1:33 am
hey bryan,
am really stressed up this moment. my pre-u results is coming out soon, and i am very worried about it. i started worrying about it the day i finished my exam, and i have been worrying about it for the past few months. whenever someone mention about it in front of me, i will start to feel nervous, in a bad mood for the whole day.
my friends are all in uni, and yet i m still worrying about my results, sometimes i will think i m a bit left out.
is this a sickness?
on February 20th, 2010 at 10:11 am
dear ning..i don think it is that much of a sickness..me thinks perhaps u are lack of some self confidence and, highly stressed out…try to let it go and be nice to yourself:)
on February 21st, 2010 at 10:55 am
We are really happy to find Bryan blog finally and we believe you are the only one that can help us now. We have sold our 4 rooms flat (backside itchy) and ended up with 5 room, thus we really need your help to suggest some house layout or rather design for us. The 5 room flat is really is simple layout at the living hall and we really have headache on the layout and design when we see the floor plan. Days passed, it will only bring saddness to my wife rather than happiness and I believe only Bryan can help us to restore the happiness for our families. I wish our living hall can turn out to be nice and cosy area. Is it possible to call my wife at 82232377 to discuss further as I really don’t wish to see her so sad everyday….
I heard you have opened a renovation company, is it true, as we really have budget concern, we are not sure if we are afford to it…
on February 22nd, 2010 at 3:34 pm
hi bryan,
time has stood still for a while now. i’ve had a cushy job previously but i decided to call it quits after 5 years and now, not one of my plans have been realised (i dun regret this decision, altho i missed receiving a fat bonus). i thot i wud hear news from the immigrations on my PR application ‘over there’ – i’m still waiting (frankly speaking, i think of it as a lost investment now). i thot i wud pursue my passion – i’ve lost all confidence and inspiration and perhaps the passion. i’ve taken a break for the past year and only recently did i start to read the straits times recruit. however, i really dunno what i want – none of the jobs appeal to me; those that did, i’ve not got a strong (commercial) portfolio.
i’m stuck. and the jobs that i’ve applied to, i’ve not even heard from any 1 company.
i’m bored. my phone has been very silent for i have many friends but none at the same time. some of them who called needed a favor from me – to perhaps design something simple foc. i’ve not initiated calls wif them since a year or so ago and our meet-ups have lessened to perhaps once every quarter.
i wonder what life is all about for i have nothing and i’m not young anymore… i also feel ‘bad’ for being unable to provide my parents with a more luxurious living envir. every morning when i see my retired dad going to work, i feel guilty.
on February 23rd, 2010 at 1:38 pm
dear i dunno..i hear you…..i think i am able to comprehend how you feel..where do you want to go from here? Many a times we find it so difficult to say no…
on February 25th, 2010 at 12:42 am
YO!!!!!! Bryan Wong, Master Wong, Bryan the Great; Ambience-Creater (u will knoe why later) etc…Muahaha
Im just a active viewer of home decor since few years in secondary school till after serving ns, I think u’ve get <<>> with wonderful yet effieient design….(efficient means looks artistic yet surf it’s purpose, ready for daily lifestyle…)
As a point of view from a person who loves Art&Design, I can’t help but have to say YOU really deserve the UTMOST RESPECT from me! (getting materials from yur source trying level best to gain victory for contestant)
I like yur attitude when designing something, heres wat i really like……
1) some design look very freestyle drawn, but actually more effort needs to be made in order to achieve tht effect.
2)certain things look simple, elegant, yet details tht some of us might overlook is still there :] goodjob mate!
2) I SWEAR THT NEARLY FOR ALL EPISODE, u never ever failed to DEFINE THE MEANING OF …Curtain/lightings/ceiling colour CHOSEN BLENDS WELL INTO 1-PIECE, IF I EVER HAD A CHANCE TO STAY @ SUCH COZY AMBIENCE LIVING-ROOM, ENJOY A CUP OF PREMIUM COFFEE, STAYING @ HOME THE WHOLEDAY IS NOT IMMPOSSIBLE!!! really much effort one has to put in in-order to create such effect!
3) i once saw the tree trunk textured D.I.Y MIRROR… I GOT GOOSE-BUMP…..Lovely idea THT SOMEWAT MADE ME THINK IKEA WOULD HAVE SELL IT UNDER SOME DANISH DESIGNER NAME FOR LIKE $100+ bucks, hahaha!
4) there’s this 太平洋 episode i remeber, its the 1st time i see BRYAN choose a sofa cushion tht match the WHOLE LIVING ROOM THEME SO WELL…..If I die die have to use one word to describe, I MAY SAY IT KINDA HAVE THT feel…would say u’ve lost prolly becuz yur opponents triplet’s drawing really stand out, not becuz ur design lose out!
5) remeber u like to use grey paint & latte-brown paint…i never really thought latte colour looks good, but after seeing how u transfer numerous room using latte-brown paint… i totally fall in love with Brown (which i once thought was a dirty color :/)
6)last but not least, u’re quite lucky tht ur helper got kind of art ‘’sense” while helping u out in grooming the house, or should i say, u INFLUENCE ah-boon more&more ‘’sense-able” Can tell from his last few episode performance…not forgetting li-teng, he’s aint bad designer too… the skylines idea he had looks good & i still remembered how it looks like!
basically, im not a pro-designer or watsoever…but when i see people who do justice for interior design with so much passion when they are not really paid tht much to do it…. i feel good for them…cuz is like either u do it best or might as well dont do
just like me (haha, bhb)
& to think tht u even bother to get wooden veneers overlapping the storeroom door shows how much u are obsessed with perfection……lol, kinda like me! (haha, bhb)
if i become celebrity one day (daydreaming…), how i hope one day can compete with u in home decor! cuz u r one real worthy opponent leh….haha
to sign off, hope tht yur design can influence YOU in many positive aspect & all the best for ur career!
RGDS!
Eddie
extra-xtrodinary@lycos.com
on February 25th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
hi bell,
thanks for the link. i will try to call them. ^^ it’s really nice of you.. really appreciate..
hi bryan,
just wonder if i can get some pointers and advice from you regards to renovating issues? i am moving house somewhere 4th quarter of this year, it’s a new flat, i dunno what are the neccessary things i will need to do up and so. asked for a few quotations, but somethings that they included in the quote seems like its not needed, but i noob i worry it’s actually a must. i just worry in the end i spend more then what i should as i am really having a very very tight budget.
last thing, anyone here have cheap contractor/ID firm to recommend?
thanks in advance!
on February 28th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Hello Bryan,
I admire your skills and creativity in home decor survivor.
I think anybody can trust you their home better than commercial designers out there! wat you can do in one day, takes forever for them and cost us our bank account!
Anyway, we recently changed our dining chairs cus the old one which was upholstered with leather was in bad shape, ie. the leather were peeling and flaking off. However, to save cost, we bought new chairs from ikea and not very pleased now, cus not used to sitting on woody surface and my butt hurts!cant sit for long at the dining table anymore..
I was wondering if there’s anyway of DIY upholster the woody chair and thought of asking your opinion if it’s viable at all..
Please advise if you can help so i can send you photos of our picture now for you to advise us how we can do it ourselves and where to get the materials.
Thanks Bryan for reading!
on March 4th, 2010 at 12:38 am
Hi! Bryan
Just want to drop by and say “great job!” on the 三菜一汤program
Honestly, before the show started I already knew you will be the clear winner because all these days, you have never disappoint your fans on anything you do.
Warmest regards,
Boyi
on March 4th, 2010 at 10:06 am
Hi Bryan
Moving house soon wonder if you are able to help? Do you do freelance in designing for people?
Regards,
Elizabeth
on March 4th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Hi Byran,
Appreciate if you could give me some suggestion on decorating/covering the “ugly matellic” HDB bomb shelther door. Actually have thought of using wallpaper but the shop menioned that wallpaper won’t last long on a smooth matellic surface. Thanks….
on March 5th, 2010 at 7:49 am
dear kelly..actually over in ikea, they have got the read made cushion that u could velcro or tie on to the seating of the the chair liao wor..that seems to be the easiest solution to your dilema:)
on March 6th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
hey bryan !
remember Home Decor Ep 10 Industrial Funk?
Were can i actually get those laminate sheets that resembles metal sheets?
I went to hardware stores and tried googling for it but can’t seem to find them!
I need them for my school project!
Thanks a million!
on March 7th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Hi Bryan
I like to watch your show Bai Jia Le. Pity that season 4 is the last season already. Really no more new season coming up??
I wonder if you can help me or give me some ideas for renovation. I just bought a resale HDB 4-room. Now troubling over the layout of the flat as the flat is really small: there is no dining area so we have to squeeze the dining table in the living room. Can you give me some suggestions over the decor so that the living room wouldn’t appear too cramped? I can send you some photos to see.
Thank u thank u!!
on March 8th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Dear Bryan,
Thanks for your response
Yes I did considered dat, except dat the chair we bought, (see model ‘Gilbert’ in this link – http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=40162137-20676-8-33-473016806-77234249 ) doesn’t allow for that to be applicable. The back rest is sort of like an ‘L’ shaped plank screwed to the seat underneath, leaving no holes to fasten the seating. Infact, come to think of it now, the upholstering might not work too..
So i guess my butt has to toughen up for now…
Thanks for the suggestion anyway Bryan